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Am I the Only One in Love with Retractable Cables?

Chris — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:46:18 +0000

Am I the Only One in Love with Retractable Cables? is a post from Chris Pirillo

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When I got my laptop cooler, I quickly realized I needed a specific type of USB cable… one that had a male adapter on both ends. I had a difficult time finding the exact model I needed. It got me to thinking, I have a few smaller retractable kits, but I stumbled upon this one. It’s the best I’ve found, by far. The CablesToGo USB 2.0 Retractable Cable Kit is the most comprehensive kit I’ve seen, for only around $35.00.

When you’re on the road the last thing you want is to be missing the cable that you need. That’s why the USB 2.0 Retractable Cable Kit is the ideal solution for anyone that is always on the go. It’s compact for convenient packing, yet contains the connectors and cables needed to get the job done. It includes everything needed to make RJ45 network connections, RJ11 phone connections, and any USB or FireWire 1394a configuration. Besides the cables, it also includes a stereo headset with microphone so you can listen to your favorite tunes or dictate a note.
This kit is ideal for home and office use, too. With so many technologies out there, it’s hard to know what type of cable may be needed at any given moment. With this kit, you can rest assured you’ll always have the cable needed for your digital camera and camcorder, card reader, MP3 player and more!

The kit includes:

3.5ft USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Cable
4ft Stereo Earphone & Microphone
3ft FireWire 6-Pin Male to 6-Pin Male Cable
3.5ft USB 2.0 A Male to A Male Cable
USB A Male to USB 5-Pin Mini B Male Connector
USB A Male to USB A Male Connector
USB A Male to USB B Male Connector
USB A Male to 4-Pin Mini B Male Connector
FireWire 6-Pin Male to 4-Pin Male Connector
USB A Female to RJ45 Crossover Connector
Two USB A Female to RJ45 Male Connectors
Two USB A Female to RJ11 Male Connectors

If you’re ever in need of extra USB cables or connectors, this is the kit you need to have on hand. Let me know what other Geeky kits you have that I can’t live without! I’m always looking for things that will make my life easier, and more organized.

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